Activities
Munda also has much to offer above the water...
Go West
Skull
Island:
A great day trip to step back in time to the days
of head hunting, where you will visit
a shrine composed of the skulls of chiefs and warriors.
Travelling through the picturesque Vona Vona Lagoon, the day is completed with
lunch alongside the lagoon at Zipolo Habu Resort
on Lola Island.
WWII
Tours: For
those interested in war history, you can visit
an American Tank,
Japanese Gun
For and partially submerged wrecks, or
just browse through our books and information
folders
accumulated
from
personal research in the US Naval Archives
Go West Tours: Located on the Agnes Lodge property, have a full range of options for the non diver including bat caves and cultural site
Skull Island: After a dive or snorkel, take a step back in time to the days of head hunting, when the feared Roviana warriors struck terror into the inhabitants of surrounding islands. Located near the mouth of the beautiful Vona Vona lagoon, Skull Island features a shrine containing the skulls of chiefs and warriors and an altar to the local fishing-gods. Round off the day with a drink and a snack in the relaxed setting of Zipolo Habu Resort on nearby Lola Island.
WWII Tours: For those interested in war history, the Western Province in general and the Munda area in particular is a goldmine. See an American M5 Stuart tank, the Japanese coastal defence battery at Mbairoko or the anti-aircraft battery above Munda airfield, snorkel the partially submerged wreck of the Kasi Maru, or stroll down to one of the small local museums and check out the amazing artefacts that have been recovered from the bush.
Mount Bao: Located on a ridge high above the surrounding rainforest, Bao was the main sacrificial and ceremonial site of the predecessors of the Roviana head-hunters. A couple of hours’ walk through virgin forest in the company of an experienced guide will take you back three hundred years to the mysterious world of the Bao people. Where did the gigantic stone pillars come from? What dark rites were practised here? Let your imagination run riot - and pray that your guide brings you home!
Nusa Roviana: Another ancient archeological site, Nusa Roviana island’s central ridge was the site chosen by the head-hunters for their main fortress. Within its stone walls you can find the remains of Tiola, a dog-god statue who would warn the Roviana people of approaching danger by barking and turning towards the threat.
Kastom Cooking: Accompany one of the local ladies to the market to select ingredients for your meal, then help her prepare your food and place it in a motu, or underground oven, to cook. Return a few hours later at dusk and savour a delicious feast of traditional Roviana recipes.
Fishing: Contact Joe and Liza at the nearby Zipolo Habu Resort to arrange a fishing charter with an experienced local guide in a custom-built boat. Whether you want to troll for Spanish Mackerel, Sailfish and Marlin or bottom-fish for Coral Trout and Rosy Jobfish, the fishing grounds of the Munda area offer unparalleled sport.
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Go
Japanese Gun
& Grenade. Photo: Kevin
Deacon |
Surfing:Munda has great surf off Lola Island. Truly world
class surfing during the months of November
to April!
Bird
Tours: Tours also be organised to locate our
endemic bird species.
Photo: Chris
Filardi |
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Photo: Chris
Filardi |
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Fishing:
Catch of the
day! |
Kolombangara:
A large dormant volcano peak awaits the fit and
adventurous trekker. Venture into a natural
rainforest towards the breathtaking rim. |
